U. S. Rep. Rodney Alexander presents the World War I medals of Charles Lane Jr. to his son Charles Lane III on Thursday at Alexander?s Monroe office.

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Ernest Simpson lives with the nightmares of Vietnam every day. Kristie Brown's father, who died in an automobile accident in November, leaves a legacy of inspiration. And, now, Charles Lane III, has some special medals to deliver to family in Florida.

U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander's Office presented service medals to Simpson and the Brown and Lane families Thursday during a ceremony at his Monroe office.

Simpson, an Army veteran, received the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal & Bronze Star Attachment, Combat Infantryman ...